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Key West & Florida Keys All-Inclusive Resorts (2026): What's Real

There is exactly one true all-inclusive resort in the Florida Keys, and it is in Key Largo, not Key West. Here is what Bungalows Key Largo includes, which Keys resorts come closest with drink packages and resort fees, and how to plan the drive down the Overseas Highway around hurricane season.

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Quick answer

  • Key West all-inclusive resorts do not exist in 2026: no Key West hotel includes all meals and drinks in its rate. The only true all-inclusive in the Florida Keys is Bungalows Key Largo (adults 21+, $799 to $2,099 a night, about 99 miles from Key West).
  • Little Palm Island is not all-inclusive. Its 15% resort fee covers boat transfers, minibar drinks and snacks and water toys, but meals and alcohol are billed with a 22% gratuity.
  • Closest alternatives: Playa Largo in Key Largo sells a beverage-inclusive package; Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada and Hawks Cay on Duck Key are full-service resorts where meals are extra.
  • In Key West itself, book a harbor or Duval Street hotel such as The Marker (Tripadvisor 4.5/5 from 3,512 reviews) or Ocean Key Resort (4.5/5 from 5,095) and budget for food; the restaurants are the point.
  • Getting there: fly into Miami (63 miles to Bungalows Key Largo) or Key West (EYW, whose short runway limits it to A319-size jets), and drive the 106.5-mile Overseas Highway.
  • Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 and peaks around September 10. The driest, busiest months are December to April.

Our verdict

Our verdict: book Bungalows for all-inclusive, Key West for everything else

If you want one price for food and drinks in the Keys, there is only one place to book: Bungalows Key Largo. It is adults only, drinks include premium spirits, and reviews of the food are mixed but mostly positive; the trade-off is a high nightly rate and small beaches. Stay four nights or more so the steakhouse is included.

If you were picturing Key West, accept that the town works against the all-inclusive model. Its strength is walking to dinner, Mallory Square at sunset and bars on Duval Street, so a harbor hotel such as The Marker, plus a food budget, beats any package. Couples who want seclusion and can spend freely should book Little Palm Island, then add meals. Families should look at Hawks Cay, which has a lagoon, marina and a new waterpark due in December 2026, while anglers and divers who want old-school polish belong at Cheeca Lodge. Playa Largo is the middle ground: a Key Largo beach resort with a drinks-inclusive package. These picks are based on published inclusions, fees and Tripadvisor, Kayak and Trip.com review patterns as of October 2026.

Picks are based on guest ratings, recent review patterns and official resort information, not hosted stays. Our method.

1

True all-inclusives

Bungalows Key Largo, adults 21+

$799–$2,099/night

Bungalows rate

All-inclusive, published by the resort

About 160 miles

Drive Miami to Key West

106.5 miles of it on the Overseas Highway

MIA, FLL, EYW, MTH

Airports

Key West's runway limits it to A319-size jets

Jun 1–Nov 30

Hurricane season

Peak around September 10 (NOAA)

Dec–Apr

Best months

Driest, also busiest and priciest

76°F / 91°F

Key West high, Jan / Aug

NOAA 1991–2020 normals

At a glance

Our 6 picks at a glance

Listed by trip type, with our top all-round pick first. Scores show how they compare on food, beach, rooms, service, activities and value.

  1. 1

    The only true all-inclusive in the Keys

    Bungalows Key Largo

    Key Largo, Florida Keys · Adults-only · $$$$

    Our score8.3
    Guests8.3
  2. 2

    Best splurge (not all-inclusive)

    Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

    Little Torch Key, Florida Keys · Adults-only · $$$$

    Our score8.4
    Guests9.1
  3. 3

    Best for families (not all-inclusive)

    Hawks Cay Resort

    Duck Key, Florida Keys · All ages · $$$

    Our score7.5
    Guests7.7
  4. 4

    Best for fishing and diving (not all-inclusive)

    Cheeca Lodge & Spa

    Islamorada, Florida Keys · All ages · $$$$

    Our score8.0
    Guests8.4
  5. 5

    Best Key West base (not all-inclusive)

    The Marker Key West Harbor Resort

    Old Town, Key West · All ages · $$$$

    Our score8.1
    Guests8.8
  6. 6

    Best for sunsets on Duval Street (not all-inclusive)

    Ocean Key Resort & Spa

    Duval Street, Key West · All ages · $$$$

    Our score8.0
    Guests8.9

“Guests” is the average of the guest ratings shown for each resort (Tripadvisor, Kayak and booking sites), converted to a 10-point scale.

Price check

Typical nightly rate for two, all-inclusive

Bungalows Key Largo
Bungalows Key Largo
$799–$2,099 per night
All-inclusive rates published on the resort's site, varying by bungalow type and
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
$2,281–$2,569 per night
Kayak, 2 adults, per-night rate for Oct 26–28, 2026 dates, including taxes and f
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
$414–$1,578 per night
Kayak's range of rooms booked in the two weeks before mid-October 2026, per nigh
$0$1,000$2,000$3,000
Ranges are low-to-high season rates we saw on booking sites for two adults; hover a bar for when and where. Check live prices before you book — they move daily.

Live prices

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Are there all-inclusive resorts in Key West?

No. As of October 2026 we found no Key West hotel or resort that includes all meals and drinks in its rate, and the 'Key West all-inclusive packages' you see advertised are usually flight-plus-hotel bundles or hotels with a breakfast credit. Tripadvisor's own Florida all-inclusive list includes The Marker Key West, which sells rooms, not meals.

Key West is a small, walkable town of restaurants, bars and guesthouses, and its hotels compete on location rather than packages. The only true all-inclusive in the entire island chain is Bungalows Key Largo, roughly 99 miles up the road.

Your realistic options:

  • Want all-inclusive? Book Bungalows Key Largo and do Key West as a long day trip or a separate two nights.
  • Want Key West? Book a waterfront hotel near Duval Street or Mallory Square and eat out.
  • Want something in between? Look at drink packages (Playa Largo) and resort fees that bundle water toys and transfers (Little Palm Island, Hawks Cay).

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Where our Key West & Florida Keys picks are

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Reviews

The 6 resorts, reviewed

Each review combines guest ratings from several sites, recurring themes in recent reviews and forum threads, and our own judgement of who it suits.

A canal leading to a pier in Key Largo harbor, Florida Keys
A canal in Key Largo, the island Bungalows Key Largo shares with John Pennekamp park (not the resort). Photo: Elmschrat via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

1The only true all-inclusive in the Keys

Bungalows Key Largo

Key Largo, Florida Keys

8.3
Our score
Adults-only$$$$Luxury

$799–$2,099 per night for two · All-inclusive rates published on the resort's site, varying by bungalow type and dates; checked October 2026

Guest ratings

Tripadvisor4.1/5 · 547Trip.com7.8/10 · 40Kayak8.9/10 · 195

Checked Oct 2026; review counts in grey.

Our take

Bungalows Key Largo is the closest Florida gets to a Caribbean adults-only all-inclusive, and for couples who want meals and drinks covered it is the best resort on this page. Everyone is 21 or older, and the rate covers all meals at five restaurants, premium spirits, selected wines and beer, poolside and beachside dining, cabanas, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, yoga and bikes, plus local rides within 5 miles. The steakhouse, Bogie and Bacall's, is included only on stays of four nights or more, spa treatments cost extra, and tipping is at your discretion. Published all-inclusive rates run $799 to $2,099 a night, and The Points Guy saw Garden Bungalows from about $1,349 in summer 2026. Reviews are good rather than great: Tripadvisor shows 4.1 out of 5 from 547 reviews and Trip.com 7.8 out of 10. Trip.com guests praise the food and the privacy of the bungalows, but Kayak's review summary (8.9 out of 10 from 195 reviews) lists food quality as its top complaint, value is a recurring theme, and one October 2026 reviewer described a troubling check-in experience. It is about 63 miles from Miami International. Book it for a long weekend or a honeymoon of four nights or more so the steakhouse is included. Skip it if you want a big sandy beach or a lively scene.

CouplesHoneymoonsLong weekends from the Northeast

Skip it if You are under 21, traveling with kids, or want a wide sandy beach.

Our category scores

Food7.5
Beach & pools6.0
Rooms8.0
Service7.5
Activities8.0
Value7.0

Pros

  • Florida's only adults-only true all-inclusive (21+)
  • Five restaurants and premium drinks included
  • Free-standing bungalows with private outdoor space
  • About 1.5 hours from Miami International

Cons

  • Expensive for what some reviewers felt they got
  • Steakhouse costs extra on stays of three nights or fewer
  • Small beaches rather than a long stretch of sand
  • Non-refundable from 30 days before arrival
Age policy
21 and older
Rooms
141 bungalows (Trip.com listing)
Setting
12 acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline
Included
All meals at 5 restaurants, premium spirits, selected wines and beer, cabanas, non-motorized watersports, yoga, bikes
Extra
Spa, select excursions, Bogie and Bacall's on stays under 4 nights
Airport
Miami International (MIA), 63 miles

What guests say

Trip.comPositive

The food across all the restaurants is absolutely delicious.

Guest quote · 2026-10Source
Trip.comMixed

Overall, nice place, but exceptionally expensive for what it is.

Guest quote · 2026-05Source
Trip.comCritical

An October 2026 guest said problems with check-in and room access left them feeling unsafe and concerned about how the resort handled it.

Summary of guest reviews · 2026-10Source
KayakCritical

Kayak's review summary flags food quality as the top complaint (5 reviews) and calls room service extremely expensive for an all-inclusive.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
Turquoise water and a sandy shore at Bahia Honda State Park in the Lower Keys
Bahia Honda State Park in the Lower Keys, a short drive from Little Palm Island's Little Torch Key dock (not the resort). Photo: KimonBerlin via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

2Best splurge (not all-inclusive)

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

Little Torch Key, Florida Keys

8.4
Our score
Adults-only$$$$Luxury

$2,281–$2,569 per night for two · Kayak, 2 adults, per-night rate for Oct 26–28, 2026 dates, including taxes and fees; checked October 2026

Guest ratings

Tripadvisor4.6/5 · 1,378Kayak9.1/10 · 14

Checked Oct 2026; review counts in grey.

Our take

Little Palm Island is the most romantic resort in Florida and one of the most misunderstood: it is not all-inclusive, even though it ranks for that search. The private island off Little Torch Key is reached only by boat, about 15 minutes, or by seaplane; children under 18 are not allowed on the island, and you must be 21 to check in. Thatched-roof bungalows, a Relais & Châteaux setting and a Michelin Guide mention make it a honeymoon classic. The pricing structure is the thing to understand. A 15% resort fee on the suite rate covers the motor yacht transfers, a welcome cocktail, minibar drinks and snacks, valet parking, Wi-Fi, the fitness center, paddleboards, kayaks, Boston Whaler boats and turndown, so a good chunk of the day is effectively included. Meals and alcohol in The Dining Room are billed separately with 7.5% tax and a 22% gratuity, and suites carry 12.5% tax. Tripadvisor rates it 4.6 out of 5 from 1,378 reviews. Book it for a honeymoon or anniversary of three or four nights and budget generously for dining. Skip it if you want a set price for food and drink; Bungalows Key Largo is the all-inclusive alternative.

HoneymoonsAnniversariesPrivacy seekers

Skip it if You want a fixed price that includes meals and drinks.

Our category scores

Food8.5
Beach & pools8.0
Rooms8.5
Service9.0
Activities7.0
Value5.5

Pros

  • Private island, reached by boat or seaplane
  • Resort fee covers transfers, minibar, kayaks and Boston Whalers
  • Adults only, with a strong Tripadvisor score (4.6/5)
  • Relais & Châteaux setting with thatched-roof bungalows

Cons

  • Not all-inclusive: meals and alcohol carry a 22% gratuity
  • 15% resort fee and 12.5% room tax on top of the rate
  • Strict cancellation policy (non-refundable inside 30 days)
Age policy
No guests under 18 on the island; 21 to check in
Arrival
Boat transfer about 15 minutes from Little Torch Key, or seaplane
Resort fee (15%)
Welcome cocktail, valet, yacht transfers, minibar drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, fitness, kayaks, paddleboards, Boston Whalers
Food and drink
Billed separately with 7.5% tax and a 22% gratuity
Operator
Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Relais & Châteaux

What guests say

KayakPositive

Kayak's review summary says guests rave about the comfort of the beds and describe the views from the rooms as spectacular; 10 of 14 verified ratings are 'Wonderful'.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
KayakCritical

No ocean access for swimming - big dissapointment

Guest quoteSource
KayakMixed

I didn't like the odor of low tide.

Guest quoteSource
The Overseas Highway crossing open water as seen from Duck Key
The Overseas Highway seen from Duck Key, home to Hawks Cay (not the resort). Photo: Ryan Sholin via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

3Best for families (not all-inclusive)

Hawks Cay Resort

Duck Key, Florida Keys

7.5
Our score
All ages$$$Upscale

Guest ratings

Tripadvisor4.0/5 · 2,404Kayak7.3/10 · 1,212

Checked Oct 2026; review counts in grey.

Our take

Hawks Cay is the Florida Keys resort we would book for a family, and it is often mistaken for an all-inclusive because so much happens on site. It is not: meals and drinks are paid as you go. What you get is 60 acres on Duck Key, roughly the middle of the Keys, with rooms and villas, five restaurants, several pools including the adults-only Oasis Cay pool, a natural saltwater lagoon, a full-service marina, the Calm Waters Spa and a daily activity calendar. The big 2026 news is the Coral Cay Adventure and Waterpark, which the resort says will open in December 2026 with waterslides, splash zones, sports and arcade games, so expect the family appeal to rise. Tripadvisor rates it 4.0 out of 5 from 2,404 reviews, with reviewers describing it as clean and fun with good food. Because every meal is extra, budget for dining or book one of the resort's villas. Book it for a spring-break or summer week with kids who like the water. Skip it if you want an all-inclusive price or a long natural beach; the lagoon is the swimming highlight.

FamiliesBoatersGroups in villas

Skip it if You want an all-inclusive rate or a wide sandy beach.

Our category scores

Food7.0
Beach & pools5.0
Rooms7.5
Service7.5
Activities9.0
Value6.5

Pros

  • 60 acres with a saltwater lagoon, pools and marina
  • Five restaurants on site
  • New Coral Cay waterpark due December 2026
  • Adults-only pool for parents' downtime

Cons

  • Not all-inclusive: meals and drinks are extra
  • Tripadvisor 4.0/5, lower than the Keys' best
  • No long natural beach
Setting
60 acres on Duck Key (61 Hawks Cay Blvd)
Dining
Five restaurants
New in 2026
Coral Cay Adventure and Waterpark, opening December 2026
Facilities
Saltwater lagoon, adults-only Oasis Cay pool, marina, Calm Waters Spa

What guests say

TripadvisorPositive

Recent reviewers describe Hawks Cay as clean and fun, with good food.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
KayakPositive

Overall great location and convenient to restaurants.

Guest quote · 2026-01Source
KayakMixed

only issue was wrong charges on the bill when checking out.

Guest quote · 2026-08Source
KayakCritical

Customer service is the most common complaint in Kayak's review summary (29 reviews), and 10 reviewers felt the $25-per-person breakfast was poor value.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
Boats and mangroves along Snake Creek in Islamorada, Florida Keys
Snake Creek in Islamorada, home of Cheeca Lodge (not the resort). Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

4Best for fishing and diving (not all-inclusive)

Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Islamorada, Florida Keys

8.0
Our score
All ages$$$$Luxury

Guest ratings

Tripadvisor4.2/5 · 7,669Kayak8.3/10 · 1,510

Checked Oct 2026; review counts in grey.

Our take

Cheeca Lodge is the classic Islamorada resort and the one we would pick if fishing, diving or snorkeling is the reason for your trip. It sits on 27 oceanfront acres at mile marker 82, with a golf course, tennis, a spa and a run of restaurants that includes Atlantic's Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi, a tiki bar and 25 South. Charters and dive trips leave from the doorstep for the reef at what the resort calls North America's only living coral barrier reef. Tripadvisor tags it 'all inclusive' in its Florida filter, but it is not: meals and drinks are paid as you go, and reviewers on the same list say exactly that while praising the included water sports gear and the views. With 7,669 Tripadvisor reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5, it is one of the most reviewed resorts in the Keys. Book it for a fishing or anniversary trip and budget for meals; Islamorada's restaurants are a short drive away. Skip it if you want an all-inclusive rate, and look at Bungalows Key Largo, 17 miles up the road, instead.

AnglersDivers and snorkelersCouples

Skip it if You want meals and drinks included in one price.

Our category scores

Food7.5
Beach & pools6.5
Rooms7.5
Service8.0
Activities9.0
Value6.5

Pros

  • 27 oceanfront acres with golf and tennis
  • Excellent base for fishing charters, snorkeling and diving
  • Water sports gear included, per reviewers
  • Several restaurants on site

Cons

  • Not all-inclusive despite the Tripadvisor tag
  • Luxury pricing for a resort where meals are extra
  • Islamorada traffic on the Overseas Highway at weekends
Setting
27 oceanfront acres, 81801 Overseas Highway (MM 82)
Dining
Atlantic's Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi, Tiki Bar, 25 South and more
Activities
Fishing charters, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba, golf and tennis
Meals
Not included

What guests say

TripadvisorPositive

Recent reviewers single out the included water sports gear and the ocean views as highlights of a stay.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
TripadvisorCritical

Reviewers on Tripadvisor's all-inclusive list point out that meals and drinks are not all-inclusive, so guests expecting a package rate are surprised by the extra bills.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
KayakMixed

Kayak's summary of 1,510 reviews praises the location, staff, pools and restaurants, but notes complaints about cleanliness, outdated rooms and occasional service lapses.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
The sun setting over the water from Mallory Square in Key West
Sunset from Mallory Square, a short walk from The Marker (not the resort). Photo: andrea.anzi via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

5Best Key West base (not all-inclusive)

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort

Old Town, Key West

8.1
Our score
All ages$$$$Luxury

Guest ratings

Tripadvisor4.5/5 · 3,512Kayak8.6/10 · 680

Checked Oct 2026; review counts in grey.

Our take

If you came to the Keys for Key West, stay in Key West and skip the all-inclusive idea. The Marker is our pick because it puts you on the harbor in Old Town at 200 William Street, a short walk from Mallory Square's sunset celebration, the Duval Street bars and the town's best restaurants, which is the real Key West experience. It is a compact two-acre resort with 96 rooms and suites, three pools and one restaurant and bar, so you will eat out most of the time. Tripadvisor rates it 4.5 out of 5 from 3,512 reviews and gives it a Travelers' Choice badge; reviewers consistently praise the location and walkability, while the common complaint is front-desk service. Tripadvisor's Florida all-inclusive filter lists it, but it sells rooms, not meals. Budget roughly $150 to $300 a day for two for food and drinks in Key West. Book it for a long weekend of sunsets, seafood and bar-hopping. Skip it if you want a beach resort; Key West's beaches are small, and the Lower Keys' Bahia Honda is an hour's drive.

CouplesFriends' tripsFoodies

Skip it if You want a beach resort or prepaid meals.

Our category scores

Food6.5
Beach & pools3.0
Rooms8.0
Service7.5
Activities6.0
Value7.0

Pros

  • Walk to Mallory Square, Duval Street and the harbor restaurants
  • Three pools on a quiet two-acre site
  • Tripadvisor 4.5/5 with a Travelers' Choice badge
  • No car needed in Old Town

Cons

  • Not all-inclusive: one restaurant, meals and drinks extra
  • Front-desk service draws complaints
  • No real beach
Rooms
96 rooms and suites
Setting
Two acres on the harbor, 200 William Street, Old Town
Facilities
Three pools, one restaurant and bar
Airport
Key West International (EYW), about 2 miles from downtown

What guests say

TripadvisorPositive

Reviewers praise the harbor location and the ability to walk to bars and restaurants in Old Town.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
TripadvisorCritical

Some recent reviewers report weak front-desk service, a sore point at this price level.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
KayakPositive

Beautiful resort, walking distance to almost everything!

Guest quoteSource
KayakCritical

We knew parking was $35.00 per day, but, the other chgs were unknown.

Guest quoteSource

6Best for sunsets on Duval Street (not all-inclusive)

Ocean Key Resort & Spa

Duval Street, Key West

8.0
Our score
All ages$$$$Luxury

$414–$1,578 per night for two · Kayak's range of rooms booked in the two weeks before mid-October 2026, per night with fees

Guest ratings

Tripadvisor4.5/5 · 5,095Kayak8.8/10 · 498

Checked Oct 2026; review counts in grey.

Our take

Ocean Key Resort is the Key West hotel for travelers who want to be in the middle of things. Its address is literally 0 Duval Street, at the foot of the town's famous bar street and beside Mallory Square's nightly sunset celebration, and its Sunset Pier bar sits over the water for the show. On-site options include the Hot Tin Roof restaurant, the LIQUID pool bar and lounge, the Sweet Bird bar and a spa, and it is part of Noble House, the same group as Little Palm Island. It is not all-inclusive in any form, so treat it as a base for eating and drinking your way around Old Town. Tripadvisor rates it 4.5 out of 5 from 5,095 reviews and Kayak 8.8 out of 10 from 498. Reviewers praise the location, staff, roomy rooms and views, while the complaints are noise (roosters, early trucks and a busy street), recent construction disruption and unexpected extra charges. Kayak shows recent bookings at about $414 to $1,578 a night. Book it for a short Key West stay focused on sunsets and nightlife. Skip it if you want quiet; The Marker, a few blocks away on the harbor, is calmer.

NightlifeSunset loversShort Key West stays

Skip it if You want a quiet hotel, a beach or prepaid meals.

Our category scores

Food7.0
Beach & pools3.0
Rooms7.5
Service8.0
Activities6.0
Value6.5

Pros

  • Unbeatable location at 0 Duval Street by Mallory Square
  • Sunset Pier bar over the water
  • Tripadvisor 4.5/5 from 5,000+ reviews
  • Spa and pool bar on site

Cons

  • Not all-inclusive
  • Noise from the street, roosters and early trucks
  • Construction disruption and surprise charges in some reviews
Address
0 Duval Street, Key West
Dining
Hot Tin Roof, LIQUID Pool Bar & Lounge, Sunset Pier, Sweet Bird Bar
Operator
Noble House Resorts
Meals
Not included

What guests say

KayakPositive

Great location on Duval at Mallory Square waterfront.

Guest quote · 2019-03Source
KayakPositive

Kayak's review summary praises the prime location, friendly and attentive staff, spacious clean rooms, views and the restaurant and bar.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
KayakCritical

Complaints mention construction and renovation disruption, noise from roosters and early-morning trucks, a damp smell in some rooms, valet delays and unexpected extra charges.

Summary of guest reviewsSource

Score card

How our picks compare, category by category

Scores out of 10. Darker means stronger; the top score in each column is ringed.

ResortFoodBeachRoomsServiceActivitiesValueOverall
Bungalows Key Largo7.5687.5878.3
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa8.588.5975.58.4
Hawks Cay Resort757.57.596.57.5
Cheeca Lodge & Spa7.56.57.5896.58.0
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort6.5387.5678.1
Ocean Key Resort & Spa737.5866.58.0
510

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Side-by-side comparison

Florida Keys resorts compared: what is and is not included (October 2026)

Florida Keys resorts compared: what is and is not included (October 2026)
ResortAreaTrue all-inclusive?Adults-onlyKey inclusionsTripadvisorOur score
Bungalows Key LargoKey LargoYesYes (21+)All meals, premium drinks, water toys4.1/58.3
Little Palm IslandLittle Torch KeyNoYes (18+)Resort fee: transfers, minibar, boats4.6/58.4
The MarkerKey WestNoNoRoom, three pools4.5/58.1
Cheeca Lodge & SpaIslamoradaNoNoWater sports gear, golf, tennis4.2/58.0
Ocean Key Resort & SpaKey WestNoNoRoom, pool, Sunset Pier4.5/58.0
Hawks CayDuck KeyNoNoPools, lagoon, activities4.0/57.5
Florida Keys resorts compared: what is and is not included (October 2026)

Pros & cons

The Florida Keys for an all-inclusive trip: why go, why not

Reasons to go

  • No passport, and Key Largo is about 1.5 hours from Miami International
  • Bungalows Key Largo is a genuine adults-only all-inclusive with premium drinks
  • World-class fishing, snorkeling and diving on the only living coral barrier reef in North America
  • Key West's restaurants, bars and sunsets are easy to add to a trip
  • Dry, warm winters from December to April

Reasons to think twice

  • Only one true all-inclusive in the whole island chain
  • Small or man-made beaches at most resorts
  • One highway in and out, with slow holiday traffic
  • Hurricane season from June to November, peaking in September
  • High prices: Bungalows runs $799 to $2,099 a night

Bungalows Key Largo: the only all-inclusive resort in the Florida Keys

Bungalows Key Largo is adults only (21 and over) and sits on 12 acres with 1,000 feet of shoreline at 99010 Overseas Highway. Per the resort's inclusions page, the rate covers:

  • All meals, including small bites and fine dining, at five restaurants, plus poolside and beachside dining
  • Welcome drinks, premium alcoholic beverages, selected wines and beer, and wine, beer and spirits tastings
  • Two pools with hot tubs, two small beaches and poolside and beachside cabanas
  • Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, a water trike, snorkel gear, group yoga and a fitness tiki hut with Peloton bikes
  • Cruiser bikes for use on property, valet parking, Wi-Fi and in-town transportation within a 5-mile radius

Extra: the Bogie and Bacall's steakhouse on stays under four nights, spa treatments, in-room dining and paid excursions such as sunset sails. Tipping is at your discretion. The resort publishes all-inclusive rates of $799 to $2,099 a night depending on bungalow type and dates, and its comparison table puts a nearby full-service resort at $449 to $2,000 a night before meals, drinks, parking and resort fees.

Policies to know: a 50% deposit is due at booking, reservations become non-refundable 30 days before arrival, and early check-in or late check-out costs $300 plus tax (FAQ). Miami International is 63 miles away, Fort Lauderdale 87.

Is Little Palm Island all-inclusive?

No, and the confusion is understandable. Little Palm Island on Little Torch Key is a private-island resort with thatched-roof bungalows, reachable only by boat (about 15 minutes) or seaplane, and children under 18 are not allowed on the island. Its pricing works like this:

  • A 15% resort fee on the suite rate covers a welcome cocktail, valet parking, motor yacht transfers, minibar beverages and snacks, Wi-Fi, the fitness center, paddleboards, kayaks, Boston Whaler boats and nightly turndown.
  • Meals and alcohol are charged separately, with 7.5% tax and a 22% gratuity.
  • The suite rate carries 12.5% tax.

So the minibar and boats are effectively included, but a couple eating three meals a day at The Dining Room will add a substantial food bill. We still rate it the most romantic stay in the Keys; just budget for dining as you would at any luxury hotel.

Where to stay in the Florida Keys: Key Largo vs Islamorada vs Marathon vs Key West

The Keys are a 106.5-mile chain linked by the Overseas Highway, and addresses are given by mile marker, counting down to MM 0 in Key West; a resort at 99010 Overseas Highway, for example, sits near mile marker 99.

Area Example resort address (mile marker) Best for Resorts here
Key Largo Bungalows, 99010 Overseas Hwy (MM 99) Shortest drive from Miami, snorkeling at John Pennekamp, the only all-inclusive Bungalows Key Largo, Playa Largo, Baker's Cay
Islamorada Cheeca Lodge, 81801 Overseas Hwy (MM 82) Sport fishing, upscale low-key resorts Cheeca Lodge, Islander Resort
Marathon and Duck Key Hawks Cay, Duck Key (about MM 61) Families, boating, the Seven Mile Bridge Hawks Cay, Isla Bella Beach Resort
Lower Keys Little Palm Island dock, 28500 Overseas Hwy (MM 28.5) Quiet nature, Bahia Honda's beaches Little Palm Island
Key West The Marker, 200 William St (Old Town) Nightlife, restaurants, history, sunsets The Marker, Ocean Key Resort, Casa Marina

If you want the most beach for the money, the Keys disappoint compared with the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos; much of the shoreline is rock and mangrove, and many resorts have small, man-made beaches. Bahia Honda State Park in the Lower Keys is the classic exception.

The Overseas Highway at dusk stretching across the water in the Florida Keys
The Overseas Highway at dusk; most Keys addresses are given by mile marker along it. Photo: Lars Plougmann from United States via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Getting there: flights to Miami or Key West and driving the Overseas Highway

Fly into Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL) for the most flights and cheapest fares. Bungalows Key Largo is 63 miles from MIA and 87 from FLL, so allow about 1.5 hours to Key Largo and 3.5 to 4 hours to Key West in normal traffic.

Fly into Key West (EYW) if you are staying in the Lower Keys or Key West. The airport handled about 1.48 million passengers in 2025, and its 5,076-foot runway limits service to jets the size of an Airbus A319 (Wikipedia), so fares are higher and flights fewer. Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH) has limited service.

Driving the Overseas Highway is part of the trip. U.S. 1 crosses dozens of bridges, including the 6.77-mile Seven Mile Bridge between Marathon and the Lower Keys. It is mostly two lanes, so weekend and holiday traffic can stall; leave Miami early and plan a lunch stop in Islamorada. Bungalows Key Largo includes in-town rides within 5 miles, and Little Palm Island's yacht transfer leaves from its Little Torch Key dock.

Two parallel bridges, old and new, carrying the Overseas Highway over a channel in the Keys
Old and new bridges on the Overseas Highway at Channel 5, near Islamorada. Photo: Elkman via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Best time to visit the Keys and hurricane season

Key West's NOAA 1991–2020 normals show highs of about 76 °F in January and 90 to 91 °F in July and August, with rainfall under 2.2 inches a month from November to April and over 5 inches in August, September and October.

  • December to April: dry, breezy and the busiest, priciest season. Book Bungalows and Little Palm Island months ahead.
  • May and June: warm, still fairly dry, with shoulder-season prices; a good compromise.
  • July to October: hot, humid and stormy. The National Hurricane Center puts the Atlantic season at June 1 to November 30 with a peak around September 10. Because the Keys have one road out, leave early if a storm threatens rather than waiting for the last flights.
  • November: a sweet spot after the storm peak and before winter prices.

If you travel in late summer, choose refundable rates or travel insurance that covers named storms. Bungalows Key Largo, for example, is non-refundable inside 30 days.

Best time to go

Key West & Florida Keys: weather, prices & crowds by month

Our sweet spot:MayNov

Average daily high (°F)

75.8°Jan
High 75.8°F · low 65.5°F
Rain 1.83 in · Prices peak · Packed
Feb
High 77.4°F · low 67.1°F
Rain 1.54 in · Prices peak · Packed
Mar
High 79.6°F · low 69.3°F
Rain 1.53 in · Prices peak · Packed
Apr
High 82.6°F · low 73.1°F
Rain 2.07 in · Prices peak · Busy
May
High 85.9°F · low 76.4°F
Rain 3.12 in · Prices mid · Busy
Jun
High 88.7°F · low 79.4°F
Rain 4.23 in · Prices low · Quiet
Jul
High 90.2°F · low 80.6°F
Rain 3.63 in · Prices mid · Busy
90.6°Aug
High 90.6°F · low 80.5°F
Rain 5.37 in · Prices low · Quiet
Sep
High 89°F · low 79.2°F
Rain 7.24 in · Prices low · Quiet
Oct
High 85.8°F · low 76.8°F
Rain 5.67 in · Prices low · Quiet
Nov
High 81°F · low 72.2°F
Rain 2.05 in · Prices mid · Busy
Dec
High 77.7°F · low 68.3°F
Rain 2.15 in · Prices peak · Packed

Average rainfall (inches)

Jan
High 75.8°F · low 65.5°F
Rain 1.83 in · Prices peak · Packed
Feb
High 77.4°F · low 67.1°F
Rain 1.54 in · Prices peak · Packed
Mar
High 79.6°F · low 69.3°F
Rain 1.53 in · Prices peak · Packed
Apr
High 82.6°F · low 73.1°F
Rain 2.07 in · Prices peak · Busy
May
High 85.9°F · low 76.4°F
Rain 3.12 in · Prices mid · Busy
Jun
High 88.7°F · low 79.4°F
Rain 4.23 in · Prices low · Quiet
Jul
High 90.2°F · low 80.6°F
Rain 3.63 in · Prices mid · Busy
Aug
High 90.6°F · low 80.5°F
Rain 5.37 in · Prices low · Quiet
7.24"Sep
High 89°F · low 79.2°F
Rain 7.24 in · Prices low · Quiet
Oct
High 85.8°F · low 76.8°F
Rain 5.67 in · Prices low · Quiet
Nov
High 81°F · low 72.2°F
Rain 2.05 in · Prices mid · Busy
Dec
High 77.7°F · low 68.3°F
Rain 2.15 in · Prices peak · Packed

Resort prices

$$$Jan
High 75.8°F · low 65.5°F
Rain 1.83 in · Prices peak · Packed
$$$Feb
High 77.4°F · low 67.1°F
Rain 1.54 in · Prices peak · Packed
$$$Mar
High 79.6°F · low 69.3°F
Rain 1.53 in · Prices peak · Packed
$$$Apr
High 82.6°F · low 73.1°F
Rain 2.07 in · Prices peak · Busy
$$May
High 85.9°F · low 76.4°F
Rain 3.12 in · Prices mid · Busy
$Jun
High 88.7°F · low 79.4°F
Rain 4.23 in · Prices low · Quiet
$$Jul
High 90.2°F · low 80.6°F
Rain 3.63 in · Prices mid · Busy
$Aug
High 90.6°F · low 80.5°F
Rain 5.37 in · Prices low · Quiet
$Sep
High 89°F · low 79.2°F
Rain 7.24 in · Prices low · Quiet
$Oct
High 85.8°F · low 76.8°F
Rain 5.67 in · Prices low · Quiet
$$Nov
High 81°F · low 72.2°F
Rain 2.05 in · Prices mid · Busy
$$$Dec
High 77.7°F · low 68.3°F
Rain 2.15 in · Prices peak · Packed

Crowds

···Jan
High 75.8°F · low 65.5°F
Rain 1.83 in · Prices peak · Packed
···Feb
High 77.4°F · low 67.1°F
Rain 1.54 in · Prices peak · Packed
···Mar
High 79.6°F · low 69.3°F
Rain 1.53 in · Prices peak · Packed
··Apr
High 82.6°F · low 73.1°F
Rain 2.07 in · Prices peak · Busy
··May
High 85.9°F · low 76.4°F
Rain 3.12 in · Prices mid · Busy
·Jun
High 88.7°F · low 79.4°F
Rain 4.23 in · Prices low · Quiet
··Jul
High 90.2°F · low 80.6°F
Rain 3.63 in · Prices mid · Busy
·Aug
High 90.6°F · low 80.5°F
Rain 5.37 in · Prices low · Quiet
·Sep
High 89°F · low 79.2°F
Rain 7.24 in · Prices low · Quiet
·Oct
High 85.8°F · low 76.8°F
Rain 5.67 in · Prices low · Quiet
··Nov
High 81°F · low 72.2°F
Rain 2.05 in · Prices mid · Busy
···Dec
High 77.7°F · low 68.3°F
Rain 2.15 in · Prices peak · Packed
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Low season Mid season Peak season
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MonthHigh °FLow °FRain (in)PricesCrowds
Jan75.865.51.83PeakPacked
Feb77.467.11.54PeakPacked
Mar79.669.31.53PeakPacked
Apr82.673.12.07PeakBusy
May85.976.43.12MidBusy
Jun88.779.44.23LowQuiet
Jul90.280.63.63MidBusy
Aug90.680.55.37LowQuiet
Sep8979.27.24LowQuiet
Oct85.876.85.67LowQuiet
Nov8172.22.05MidBusy
Dec77.768.32.15PeakPacked
Climate averages: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Key West International Airport (via Wikipedia's Key West climate table); price and crowd levels are our estimates. Price and crowd levels are our reading of resort rates and occupancy patterns; holidays (Christmas, New Year, spring break) run above the monthly level.

Key West resort packages and what a Keys trip really costs

Because only one Keys resort is all-inclusive, compare total trip cost rather than nightly rates. Typical extras at the non-inclusive resorts:

Resort What the rate includes Main extras
Bungalows Key Largo All meals, premium drinks, water toys, cabanas Spa, excursions, steakhouse under 4 nights
Little Palm Island Suite; resort fee covers transfers, minibar, boats Meals and alcohol (+22% gratuity), 15% resort fee
Playa Largo Room; beverage-inclusive package sold separately Meals, resort fee
Cheeca Lodge Room, resort amenities Meals, drinks, fishing charters
Hawks Cay Room or villa, pools and lagoon Meals, drinks, paid water activities
The Marker Key West Room on the harbor in Old Town Meals, drinks

As a rule of thumb, food and drinks for two at sit-down restaurants in Key West or Islamorada run roughly $150 to $300 a day, which is why Bungalows' rate looks more reasonable once you add those costs to a room-only resort.

Budget planner

Typical 5-night all-inclusive trip for two at Bungalows Key Largo

Flights for two to Miami$400–$1,000
Bungalows Key Largo, 5 nights all-inclusive$3,995–$10,495
Lodging tax (12.5%)$500–$1,310
Rental car$250–$550
Tips at your discretion$100–$300
Excursions and spa$0–$700
Typical total$5,245–$14,355
Our estimate in USD from the resort's published $799–$2,099 nightly all-inclusive rates, plus 12.5% lodging tax (the Monroe County rate Little Palm Island quotes), domestic flights for two into Miami and a rental car for the 63-mile drive.

Community

What travel-forum regulars say

Travel-forum consensus

This summary draws on the Tripadvisor Key West and Florida Keys forums, where "is there an all-inclusive?" threads come up again and again, plus recent Tripadvisor reviews of Bungalows Key Largo. Many of the forum threads are older than 2023, so treat any prices quoted in them as history. The regulars' answer matches ours: there is no all-inclusive in Key West. They argue that Old Town's restaurants, bars and sunset scene are the point of a Key West trip, so they steer people to a walkable hotel such as The Marker or Ocean Key plus a food budget; perks such as two-for-one drink cards are about as close as Key West hotels get. Posters name Bungalows Key Largo, about 99 miles up the Overseas Highway, as the one genuine all-inclusive in the Keys, but call it very high-end and note that plenty is extra. Recent reviews say the same: guests praise the grounds, bungalows and food, and complain about suggested tips on every bill, paid boat trips, a $300 early check-in and the lack of a real beach. Little Palm Island comes up for meal packages that exclude alcohol. Posters also note that Florida's other all-inclusive, the former Club Med Sandpiper (now voco Sandpiper), is on the mainland in Port St. Lucie, far from the Keys.

Tripadvisor forum (Key West)Critical

Key West regulars reply that the island has no all-inclusive resorts, and most suggest a walkable Old Town hotel and eating out instead, since the restaurants and bars are much of the point of a visit.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
Tripadvisor forum (Florida Keys)Mixed

Posters name Bungalows Key Largo as the only all-inclusive in the Keys but describe it as super high-end, and a later poster warns that lots of things are extra and not part of the all-inclusive. Little Palm Island's meal packages are noted as excluding alcohol.

Summary of guest reviewsSource
Tripadvisor reviewMixed

Headlined "Very nice but pricey and not a true all-inclusive", this Bungalows Key Largo review sums up the most common theme in recent reviews: guests like the setting and food but feel the price is high for what is included.

Summary of guest reviewsSource

Watch

Video tours worth watching

Independent walkthroughs help you judge room size, beach and crowd levels before you book.

The All Inclusive Luxury Getaway YOU Deserve Bungalows Key Largo · Bungalows Key Largo on YouTubeThe resort's own overview of what the all-inclusive covers.
Overview of Cheeca Lodge & Spa · Northwood Hospitality on YouTubeA look at Cheeca's grounds, rooms and waterfront.
Hook & Cook at Hawks Cay Resort · Hawks Cay Resort on YouTubeHawks Cay's catch-and-cook fishing experience.

Photos

Key West & Florida Keys in pictures

The red, black and yellow Southernmost Point buoy in Key West
The Southernmost Point buoy in Key West. Photo: Radomianin via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Historic buildings at the corner of Front Street and Duval Street in Key West
Front and Duval streets in Old Town Key West. Photo: Julian Lupyan via Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Aerial view of Bahia Honda Key and its state park beaches
Bahia Honda Key in the Lower Keys, home to some of the Keys' best natural beaches. Photo: Schwerdf via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are there all-inclusive resorts in Key West?

No. As of October 2026 we found no Key West hotel that includes all meals and drinks in its rate; 'Key West all-inclusive packages' are usually flight-and-hotel bundles or breakfast deals. The only true all-inclusive in the Florida Keys is Bungalows Key Largo, about 99 miles from Key West. Many travelers combine a few all-inclusive nights there with two or three nights in Key West.

Is Bungalows Key Largo really all-inclusive?

Yes. The resort's rates include all meals at five restaurants, premium alcoholic drinks, selected wines and beer, cabanas, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, yoga and bikes. Exceptions are the Bogie and Bacall's steakhouse on stays under four nights, spa treatments, in-room dining and paid excursions, and tipping is at your discretion. Guests must be 21 or older, and published rates run $799 to $2,099 a night.

Is Little Palm Island all-inclusive?

No. Little Palm Island charges a 15% resort fee that covers boat transfers, a welcome cocktail, minibar drinks and snacks, Wi-Fi, kayaks, paddleboards and Boston Whalers, but meals and alcohol are billed separately with 7.5% tax and a 22% gratuity. Children under 18 are not allowed on the island. It is a superb honeymoon resort, but budget for dining as you would at any luxury hotel.

What is the best all-inclusive resort in the Florida Keys?

Bungalows Key Largo, because it is the only one. It is adults-only, includes premium drinks and has stand-alone bungalows, but reviews are good rather than outstanding (4.1 out of 5 on Tripadvisor). If you are flexible on the all-inclusive part, Little Palm Island (4.6) is the most romantic stay and Cheeca Lodge (4.2) is the classic choice for fishing and diving.

How far is Key Largo from Key West?

Bungalows Key Largo says it is 99 miles from Key West, and the full Overseas Highway runs 106.5 miles through the Keys. In normal traffic the drive from Key Largo to Key West takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, and longer on holiday weekends because the road is mostly two lanes. Miami International Airport is 63 miles from Bungalows.

When is hurricane season in the Florida Keys?

The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and the National Hurricane Center puts the peak around September 10, with most activity from mid-August to mid-October. Because the Keys depend on one highway, leave early if a storm threatens, and book refundable rates or insurance for late-summer trips. December to April is the driest and busiest season.

Should I fly into Key West or Miami?

Fly into Miami or Fort Lauderdale if you are staying in Key Largo or Islamorada, or if price matters; there are far more flights. Fly into Key West if your hotel is in Key West or the Lower Keys and you want to skip the drive. Key West's 5,076-foot runway limits it to jets around the size of an Airbus A319, so fares are usually higher.

Are Key West vacation packages all-inclusive?

Usually not. Most Key West packages bundle flights and a hotel, sometimes with breakfast or a resort credit, and meals and drinks are paid as you go. If you want food and drink covered, book Bungalows Key Largo, or look at drinks-only packages such as the beverage package Playa Largo in Key Largo sells. In Key West itself, budget roughly $150 to $300 a day for two for food and drinks.

Sources

Sources and further reading

Every figure on this page was checked against these sources. Ratings and prices change — we note when each was checked.

  1. 1Bungalows Key Largo: all-inclusive inclusions and rates — Bungalows Key Largo, accessed October 20, 2026
  2. 2Bungalows Key Largo FAQs — Bungalows Key Largo, accessed October 20, 2026
  3. 3An all-inclusive weekend getaway in the Florida Keys — The Points Guy, accessed October 20, 2026
  4. 4Bungalows Key Largo guest reviews — Trip.com, accessed October 20, 2026
  5. 5Little Palm Island FAQs — Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, accessed October 20, 2026
  6. 6Cheeca Lodge & Spa — Cheeca Lodge & Spa, accessed October 20, 2026
  7. 7Playa Largo Resort & Spa offers — Playa Largo Resort & Spa, accessed October 20, 2026
  8. 8The Marker Key West Harbor Resort — The Marker, accessed October 20, 2026
  9. 9Hawks Cay Resort — Hawks Cay Resort & Villas, accessed October 20, 2026
  10. 10Overseas Highway — Wikipedia, accessed October 20, 2026
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  2. 12Key West International Airport — Wikipedia, accessed October 20, 2026
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  4. 14Tropical cyclone climatology — NOAA National Hurricane Center, accessed October 20, 2026
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